'Conspiracy, Clearance Bypassed’: FIR In Ex-Army Chief’s Book Leak Puts Focus On Overseas Sales

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 09:16 IST

The former Army chief’s book was allegedly released without Ministry of Defence clearance, sold in Canada, Australia, Germany and the US.

The controversy surrounding the former Army Chief’s book has deepened, with sources indicating that the publication was allegedly released without mandatory clearance from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and first sold on online platforms in Canada, Australia, Germany and the United States.

According to sources, the initial investigation following the registration of a case points to a “well-planned conspiracy". It is learnt that the book was leaked in a coordinated manner, bypassing the MoD’s mandatory clearance process for publications involving serving or former defence personnel.

Investigators have found that copies of the book began circulating on online platforms in Canada, Australia, Germany and the US before surfacing elsewhere. Sales are said to have started in these countries first, raising questions about the publishing and distribution chain.

The Special Cell has registered an FIR under sections pertaining to criminal conspiracy. The scope of the probe has now been expanded internationally, covering the US, Canada, Germany and Australia.

A thorough investigation into the digital trail, publishing network and possible international links is currently underway. Sources said the probe is intensifying, with agencies examining overseas connections and coordination in the alleged leak and distribution of the book.

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